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Friday, January 30, 2015

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Much like any other
computer-based service, online casinos are
dependent upon software. Games are launched through gaming platforms developed
by some of the world’s best software engineers. With thousands of online
casinos worldwide, and practically just a few software providers out there, it
is not uncommon for these gaming companies to share similar (or even identical)
game interfaces. This makes it hard for casino players to determine the
casinos’ identity.

In such a case, bigger (and more
prestigious) companies would willingly purchase a “skin” of the platform in
order to make their own stamp on the games. Casino skins are like clothing
accessories with similar designs but different in size or color. Skins are
helpful in establishing a casino’s identity and it will help players get more
acquainted with their gaming partners.

Companies like Playtech and
Microgaming lead the world in terms of market share, but their products are
also the most commonly used amongst online casinos. With skins, casinos can
have their own distinctions. Vastly different skins offer different looks for
what is essentially the same platform.

Some online casinos have their
own in-house software development department which allows them to offer games
that are entirely original and virtually not offered by other casinos. However,
this is only possible for the biggest companies who can afford millions of
dollars of investment in an independent research facility. In fact, even these
casinos may still require the service of leading providings and it would be
more practical for them to buy skins instead of creating a totally different
platform.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Like people, card games such as
Texas Hold’em poker need some nicknames to easily identify hands. Hundreds of
these monikers exist throughout the online gaming
world but not all of them may be completely remembered by players. Here are a
few of the most interesting nicknames used in card games:

One-eyed royals. These are the three court cards (face cards)
showing only, as the name suggests, one eye: the Jack of Spades, Jack of
Hearts, and King of Diamonds. The nickname stems from the depiction of the face
on the card as being shown on side view, so only one eye is visible (all other
face cards show two eyes).

Batteries. This refers the Ace Higher Card “AA,” which is also the
symbol used to identify one of the most common sizes of a battery.

Brokeback. This is the nickname given to “KK” (King Higher Card)
which in turn is a reference to the film “Brokeback Mountain” where a romantic
relationship between two cowboys (the King card is also known as Cowboy) was
depicted.

Bus Pass. This term was coined for the Six Higher Card “65” as
reference to the UK bus passes for citizens over the age of 65.

Valentine’s Day. Obviously, this refers for the Heart Flush in
poker. If the hand wins, it is called “All My Hearts.” If it losses, it is called
“Heart-breaker.”

Jackson Five. The nickname for the hand “JJJ55” as an attribute to
the famous family band composed of the Jackson brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine,
Marlon, and Michael.

The Devil. The “666” hand is often considered the devil’s hand due
to the number’s religious meaning. It is also known as The Beast, Lucifer, or
Kotch.

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The bulk majority of on-land and online casinos
today use the standard 52-card deck, commonly referred to as the French deck.
This set of cards includes thirteen ranks of each of the four French suits (clubs,
diamonds, hearts, and spades) with reversible court cards (King, Queen, and Jack)—hence,
the number “52” not including Joker cards. Each suit includes an Ace which is
depicted by a single symbol of its suit, the court cards represented by a
symbol of their suit, and the numerical ranks (two through 10) each allocated
to the four symbols of their suit.

The 52-card deck has been used
for decades (even centuries) for the mathematical role it plays in numerous
card games, particularly in terms of shuffling. It is unusual, if not
impossible, for a single game session to shuffle cards and have two sets result
in identical order of the cards. The 52-piece set is ideal for many games as it
is neither too small nor too big of a number, suggesting an ample and enjoyable
play time at the table (that is, not too few to finish a game early or not too
numerous to extend the game for longer hours). The deck is especially perfect
for popular games like standard poker, blackjack, and baccarat.

The most recognizable cards in
the 52-card deck are the 12 court cards, in which three of them (Jack of
Spades, Jack of Hearts, and King of Diamonds) are “one-eyed” or were drawn in
profile. The exact origin of these cards is not clear but there are
speculations and theories of who they represented in the past. The Queen of
Hearts, for example, is believed to be a representation of Elizabeth of York.
Charlemagne is also touted to be the inspiration of the King of Hearts while
Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, and King David (biblical) were the pegs of
the King of Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades, respectively. The Jacks, which are
normally considered the lowest-ranking card among the court cards, have no known
exact representations although Ogier the Dane, La Hire, Hector, and Lancelot
were commonly attributed with the symbol.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Online gaming has
rapidly picked up momentum in the past few years and in spite of its relative
infancy, the industry is already a major player in world business. Some experts
estimate that more than half of the world’s adult population engages in some
forms of gambling at least once in their lifetime and online casinos can tap
into this finding to obtain converts and expand the empire.

Four years ago, nearly a quarter
of the world’s online casino revenues and activities were generated by Asian
markets. Although official statistics have yet to be released, that figure
would have increased so much higher in 2013. Globally, it is projected that the
total revenues from all online gaming websites by 2015 would breach the
$40-billion mark.

Although online gambling is
much more convenient to do than its conventional counterpart, it requires so
much details, efforts, and creativity for it to function well. Mathematicians,
business analysts, computer geniuses, money pundits, and software engineers all
work together to produce a highly engaging online casino environment. With the
industry’s rise, customers’ demand for high-quality games and online tools has
also skyrocketed.

Online gambling is composed of
three major market players:

Software vendors

Online gambling business operators

End customers/players

Since 2003, the market has grown
by an annual average of 23 percent and while that figure may soon be reduced to
just single digits (as with most developed economies), the revenues will
continue to soar. The most common gaming
services are wagering, slots, roulette, and card games. Online gaming is
becoming more popular and its growth is catalyzed by factors such as improved
Internet connectivity, increased accessibility, the proliferation of mobile
devices, the continued legalization of gambling in many countries, and the rise
of new player groups. Online gaming used to attract mainly younger men, but
these days it is becoming increasingly enticing amongst women and older age
groups.

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